Donna Pennell

Donna Pennell is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in educational psychology, special education, and school-based interventions. She holds a PhD from QUT (2021) and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her work focuses on cyberbullying prevention, legal frameworks in schools, inclusive education, and family-school collaboration. Key contributions include analyzing school policies on cyberbullying, stress among educational psychologists, and strategies for supporting students with autism and intellectual disabilities.

• Education: PhD by Publication, Queensland University of Technology (2021)

Her research interests span developmental disabilities, educational law, and counselor well-being. Notable studies include a scoping review on mobile phone bans in schools and collaborative approaches to inclusive education. Pennell's work bridges academic research with practical applications in school systems.

Publications highlight her expertise in bullying intervention, special education practices, and the intersection of legal systems with educational settings. She has collaborated extensively with institutions like QUT and international publishers such as Springer.